Predicting dementia risk in older adults with HIV using electronic health records
Electronic Health Record-Based Dementia Prediction for HIV Primary Care
This study is looking at how different things might affect the risk of dementia in people over 50 who are living with HIV, and it hopes to create a helpful tool to predict dementia risk so that doctors can better care for these patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892174 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how various factors contribute to the risk of dementia in individuals aged 50 and older living with HIV. It aims to develop a predictive model using electronic health record data, which will include specific HIV-related factors such as infection severity and duration. By comparing individuals with HIV to those without, the study seeks to better understand the unique cognitive decline experienced by aging HIV patients. The ultimate goal is to create strategies that enhance the clinical use of this dementia prediction model, potentially improving patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 50 and older who are living with HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 50 or do not have HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved early detection and management of dementia in older adults living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: While there is emerging evidence regarding cognitive decline in aging HIV populations, this specific predictive approach using electronic health records is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lam, Jennifer — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Lam, Jennifer
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.